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Publisher
Scientific American Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Anxiety and depression are on the rise among Americans. Many are searching for resources to manage these mental health conditions--this . . . title is here to help. It features explanatory text that allows readers to understand what is going on in their brains when they experience symptoms of anxiety or depression. It also covers key ways those with these common mental health conditions can find support and relief, including lifestyle changes, technology...
Publisher
Scientific American Educational Publishing, in association with The Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved greatly since the mid-twentieth century. This book examines the history of AI from early explorations to the latest technology. It also dives into the ethical questions surrounding AI, what AI might look like in the future, and ways in which AI can be used to improve human life. With text explaining the fundamentals of AI as well as current debates on the topic, teens will develop a strong understanding...
3) Cyberattacks
Publisher
Scientific American Educational Publishing, in association with The Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The ubiquity of computers and smartphones has reshaped nearly every aspect of contemporary life, from how we communicate to how we shop. However, it has also provided a new avenue for criminal activity. Cyberattacks can take many forms, but in general they involve hackers gaining unauthorized access to computers or Internet networks in order to change, destroy, disable, or steal information. These attackers can be private individuals launching cyberattacks...
Publisher
Scientific American Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"How did humans get their start as a species? This is one of the core questions that have preoccupied humankind for centuries. This volume considers the complex and often mysterious characteristics that define humanity, including its unique anatomical and neurological features, behaviors such as use of tools and language, and the social structures that are unique to the species. The book also considers how the species has evolved over time and how...
Publisher
Scientific American Educational Publishing, in association with The Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"It is commonly understood that sleep in some form or another is an almost universal phenomenon among animals, including humans. However, the specific reasons why we need sleep are not as clear. The articles in this volume explain what sleep is, the benefits it has on the mind and the body, and its role in cognitive and biological functions. It examines disorders that disturb normal sleep and what these disorders tell us about our need for sleep....
Publisher
Scientific American Educational Publishing, in association with The Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Less than a century ago, the prognosis for those diagnosed with cancer tended to be bleak. However, in recent decades massive strides have been made in the understanding and treatment of cancer. This volume examines the advancements that have occurred in cancer research, including recent studies on the environmental and genetic causes of cancer, new therapies to help treat different types of cancer, and updated opinions on the role screenings and...
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